Community13 Aug 2026Deadzone Rogue 2 Playtest Opens August 20-23To sign up, head to our Steam page and click the 'Request Access' button. The playtest is free and open to anyone on Steam, from August 20-23 . Just click the 'Request Access' button on the Deadzone Rogue 2 Steam page to lock in your spot. This is an early playtest, running August 20-23 We're mainly focused on technical testing and getting your early feedback! Please note that balance, progress…
Version 1.4.2.0 Releasing additional fixes for most common issues, based on player feedback: · General stability improvements for all platforms. · Fixed an issue where the companion bot would not respawn after a player returned to a checkpoint. · Fixed an issue on Switch 2 mouse mode where interacting with equipment would cause a double input (for real this time). Thanks to everyone who reporte…
Hi all! We want to clear up some potential confusion: We’re announcing that a sneak peek demo is coming soon for Deadzone Rogue 2, not a full game release. Early access will not be until much later. Similar to DZR 1, we want to bring in players early on for feedback and to help us craft a better game. Next, we wanted to address the most common question so far: why make a sequel instead of paid…
Version 1.4.1.0 Releasing several fixes to most reported bugs, based on player feedback: · Fixed an issue where the Companion Bots would stop respawning in co-op. · Fixed an issue where the selected input on fabricator would reset to the first option, if a teammate interacted with the fabricator at the same time you were viewing it. · Fixed an issue that could result in a crash on map transitio…
Deadzone Rogue 2 Announced - Thank You! We've been quietly working on something for a while, and today we're finally ready to announce it: Deadzone Rogue 2 . To the 750,000+ players who made this moment possible, we truly appreciate your support. Thank you so much, from our entire team! Why We're Creating a Sequel We’re having a blast building Deadzone Rogue, and players are asking for more! De…
Deadzone: Rogue Release Patch Notes Version 1.4.0.0 · Fixed significant late game performance regression affecting host players introduced in v1.2.0.0. · Crash fixes and improved general stability. · Fixed an issue where killing a Deadeye bot would cause the encounter to end prematurely, and auto start future waves. · Fixed an issue where certain elemental particles would linger longer than int…
Deadzone Rogue Release Notes Version 1.3.0.0 This patch is to address DLC issues on Steam, and some crash and performance issues. Nintendo Switch 2 is currently behind as of this update, and will temporarily be unable to crossplay with other platforms until the update is certified and released for Nintendo Switch 2. Thanks for your patience! · Fixed DLC on Steam not correctly unlocking for owne…
Deadzone: Rogue Release Patch Notes Version 1.2.0.0 Nintendo Switch 2 has joined the battle! You can now play with friends on Nintendo Switch 2, cross-platform New missions have emerged · Uniform Chaos V · Glass Cannon II QOL Improvements · Item in-world tooltips will fade out if you go into ADS · Co-op players can now leave the lobby at the end of run screen Performance Improvements · We made…
Deadzone: Rogue is now 35% OFF! 🚀 We’re excited to share that Deadzone: Rogue is currently being featured on the Steam Home Page, and to celebrate, you can jump into the action with our biggest discount yet. It's great timing, as over half a million players have now experienced the Deadzone! Fight your way through hostile deep-space sectors, build devastating weapon synergies, and adapt your l…
Deadzone: Rogue Release Patch Notes - 1.1.15.0 · Fixed an issue where the Radiation perk and element reward was not granted after beating Distress Call. Thanks all for your feedback to help us catch this issue! · Added a skip option to the final cutscene in Zone 4 - Getting Answers. · Radiation Meltdown damage now more consistently does 2x the damage of the instigating hit. · Disabled the missi…
Planned Maintenance will start at 5PM ET Today (January 7th) and last 1-2 Hours. Offline mode will still be available at this time, but multiplayer features may be unavailable temporarily. Thank you!
Version 1.1.13.0 · Disabled the freezing mechanic on the Ice Guardian bot. · Dev Note: The freeze attack was causing a new crash for console players. We have removed the freeze attack for now, while we work on a fix for the issue. In the meantime, the Ice Guardian will use a chilling attack instead that is safe. · Fixed an issue where the codex could not be scrolled using a gamepad. · Fixed an…
Deadzone: Rogue Release Patch Notes Deadzone: Rogue Version 1.1.9.0 Game Browser · Removed the ping metric in co-op lobby browser. · Dev Note: The ping metric was too intensive on the host of the lobbies and could cause poor co-op performance. We removed this feature so co-op players can have a better experience. Avatars · Removed unlock requirements for the Lost to the Void avatar · Dev Note:…
Free Apophis Expansion is Out Now, December 17 Enjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion! Plus, Deadzone is 30% Off Starting December 18! · Deadzone: Rogue is 30% off on Steam from December 18 - January 5, as part of Winter Fest · This discount is for t…
Apophis, the free Zone 4 major content expansion, will arrive December 17! The free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion includes a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful radiation element, and new enemies, environments, bosses, and more! Check out the trailer released today for more details: Plus, Deadzone is 30% off for Winter Fest from December 18 - January 5! For new play…
Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.26 · Party Time drops now only spawn for the owner · Enabled options for Auto shoot on PS5 · Fixed an issue where Iridescent Channeling was dealing damage after the debuff was no longer applied Long-range telemetry has picked up anomalies beyond the boundary. Patterns are forming where none should exist. Our instruments disagree… but the data persists. Further investi…
We're excited to announce Zone 4 - Apophis, a free DLC. What to expect: · Zone 4 - New missions and story. · New enemies and encounters. · More weapons. · Additional systems. · Extra elements, perks, and augments to experiment with. · & more. Release window: TBD (we'll announce the exact date soon). Follow & wishlist: Follow us to get notified once we go live.
Bots and Balance • Reduced the size of the Psi Slasher slash attack from 700 to 550. • Psi Slashers are no longer spawned by constructor bots in Zone 3. • Reduced the frequency Psi Slasher will spawn in the corridors in Zone 3. • Added VFX feedback to the Psi Slasher’s attack path. Synergies Fireworks • Increased the activation frequency and decreased from 25% of grenade damage to 20%. Lighting…
Deadzone: Rogue is discounted 20% off for the Steam Autumn Sale. This is the perfect time to bring your friends with you to push deeper into the ISS-X. Sale will be live at 10AM PT and run from 9/29 - 10/6.
Synergies · Players can now shoot, throw grenades, and throw barrels through the Dome Shield synergy. · Dome Shield Synergy will now work if your shield goes to 0 from Darkseer, or any other ability that brings your shield down to 0 without actually damaging you. It will not activate if you have Temp Shield still up Fixes · Fixed an issue where the Epic Beginnings reward item was not applying o…
PlayStation and Xbox Launch is LIVE! Hey, Deadzone: Rogue just launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S! The Deadzone: Rogue game, Operative Pack, and Deluxe edition are all available at launch. Crossplay is Available We know gaming with friends is a huge part of Deadzone and the co-op experience, so ensuring crossplay works well has been a major focus for the studio. Full crossplay between PC, P…
Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.14 Fixes - Fixed an issue where the timer in Killing Time would sometimes not show for joining clients. - Fixed an issue in Killing Time where the timer would reset if a player unstealthed after the encounter already started. - Fixed an issue where the Mind Thrall would still spawn their ghost if killed by a melee proc. - Fixed an issue where Companion Bots would not…
PlayStation and Xbox Launch September 3! Deadzone: Rogue is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S on September 3 at 1pm ET! The Deadzone: Rogue game, Operative Pack, and Deluxe edition will all be available at launch. Feedback on Xbox and PlayStation demos has been positive, and performance has been strong. So we feel ready to step things up for players. Crossplay Available at Console Launch…
Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.11 Missions · The 2 additional Tech Mastery upgrades are now shown as mission rewards for completing Keep it Together. · Added a notification to the Tech Mastery fabricator when the 2 additional Tech Mastery Upgrades are unlocked. Stat Viewer · Categorized synergies and perks by their type. · Reordered the synergies in databank to fit the order of augments and perks.…
Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.10 Updates - Crossfire is no longer required for the "Hardcore to the Max" and "Death Incarnate" achievements - The mission select menu is now navigable with the D-Pad for Gamepad. Fixes - Fixed an issue where the comparison tooltip would not show in the fabricator. - Fixed an issue where the Siphon boss’s multi-laser attack was sometimes perpendicular instead of poin…
Recommended Driver for Game Performance · The latest NVIDIA driver versions on the R580 release branch (580.88 and 580.97) have a known critical performance issue which can result in the application crashing. · Our recommended NVIDIA driver version is now 576.88 which has been verified to not be affected by this issue. · If you are experiencing frequent crashes playing Deadzone: Rogue on NVIDIA…
Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.8 Synergies - Added Alien Hand to Deadman's Frenzy Recipe - Added SFX to the Barrel Chested Synergy Super Items - Blood Vial will now remove all stacks if the player dies. Weapons - Pulse Shotgun: Damage raised from 15 damage per pellet to 17 damage per pellet. Damage falloff raised from 50% to 65% - Energy SMG: Damage falloff raised from 50% to 65% Voice Chat - Added…
Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.7 General Gameplay - Pinging an item for teammates now shows its element and level. - Voice Chat settings have their own settings tab page. - Updated the fabricator reroll from Y/Triangle to R3 on gamepad. This is to resolve an issue where opening the fabricator on gamepad would automatically use the reroll reward. - First time difficulty select is now d-pad navigable…
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